"Error initializing modem" Symantec PCAnywhere

Error: "Error initializing modem" on startup under Windows
Situation:You have pcAnywhere installed and configured to run on startup on a Windows system. When the computer starts, you see the error, "Error initializing modem." You also have a type of modem known as a Winmodem.Solution:The error appears because pcAnywhere is initializing before the modem. To resolve this problem, you need to create a registry entry that will delay pcAnywhere's startup.
CAUTION: We strongly recommend that you back up the system registry before making any changes. Incorrect changes to the registry could result in permanent data loss or corrupted files. Please make sure you modify only the keys specified. Please see the document How to back up the Windows registry before proceeding.
1. Exit all open applications.
2. Click Start, and then click Run. The Run dialog box appears.
3. Type regedit and then click OK. The Registry Editor opens.
4. Locate and select the following subkey:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Symantec\pcANYWHERE\CurrentVersion\Host
5. Click Edit, point to New, and then click DWORD.
6. In the right pane, name the value HostStartupDelay and press Enter.
7. Double-click the new HostStartupDelay entry.
8. Enter the number of seconds delay (for example, 5 = 5 seconds delay).
9. Click OK, and then close the Registry Editor.
10. Exit the Registry Editor and restart Windows.
The problem should no longer occur. However, if it does, you may need to increase the value of HostStartupDelay.

How to troubleshoot modem-related connection problems with pcAnywhere

General troubleshooting


Ensure that the phone number is correct
There may be certain digits, such as "9," to access an outside line, or Country codes, such as "1", that need to be dialed. Make sure that the entire phone number is being dialed. To test the phone number you are using, dial the phone number from a phone at the same location as the modem. You should hear the pcAnywhere host answer the call.


Uninstall and reinstall the modem in Windows
1 Exit all open programs.
2 Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
3 Double-click Modems.
4 Select the modem, and click Remove.
5 Click Add.
6 Check "Don't Detect My Modem...", and then click Next.
7 Select the modem manufacturer from the Manufacturer list.
8 Select the modem model from the Models list.
9 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing the modem in Windows.


Select the new modem driver in pcAnywhere
1 Start pcAnywhere.
2 Right-click the connection item you want to use, and then click Properties.
3 When pcAnywhere displays the message "The selected modem for this connection item no longer exists, defaulting to first available device", click OK. The device list should now appear with a check mark next to the modem.
4 Select OK.

Test the modem with HyperTerminal
1 Follow the procedure for your operating system:
In Windows NT 4.0: Click Start > Programs > Accessories.
In Windows 98/Me: Click Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications.
In Windows XP: Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications.

2 Click HyperTerminal.
3 Type test for the session name, and then click OK.
4 Type a number to dial, and then click OK.
5 Click Dial.
If the modem do not dial, contact the modem manufacturer for further assistance.

Host troubleshooting


The modem on the host does not answer the call

1 Verify that the phone number you are dialing is correct.
2 Select Hosts from the tool bar.
3 Double-click the Modem icon or the icon you have created for this connection.
4 Hold the mouse over the spot that says "pcAnywhere" on the Windows Taskbar or Systray. A tooltip should appear that says "pcAnywhere waiting..."
5 Verify that the line that goes into the modem is in the line jack, not the phone jack.
6 Verify that the phone signal is getting to the host by clicking the pcAnywhere icon on the Taskbar or Systray. A dialog box appears, stating "pcAnywhere waiting." It should say "Incoming Call" when a call comes in. If you do not see "Incoming Call," the modem is not detecting the phone ring.
7 Check with your phone representative to ensure that the phone line is working properly.


The modem has caller ID
1 Click Tools, and then click Options.
2 Click the Host Communications tab.
3 Set the "Ring number to answer on" to 3.

Why Don't I See a Security Tab on the Properties dialog for My Files and Folders in Windows XP?

You often need to make changes in the security settings of your NTFS disk, for example to allow your Web server to read or write to certain files. You make these changes on the Security tab of the Properties dialog for the file or folder you are working with. However, on a Windows XP computer that is not part of a network, this tab is often not visible. Follow these steps to enable this tab.
Open a Windows Explorer. To do that choose

Start Run..., type explorer and then hit enter.
Choose Folder Options... from the Tools menu. Click the View tab and then scroll all the way down in the Advanced settings list. Make sure that Use simple file sharing (Recommended) is not checked.

Although Microsoft recommends enabling simple sharing, in this case you can't use it as it prevents you from making fine-grained security changes.
Click OK to apply the changes and close the dialog..

copying group policy of standalone computer to other computers

eidt group policy and make the required configurations and settings for ur local users
STARTRUNgpedit.msc

When wewent through and changed your local group policies we were actually editing several files:
some administrative templates (.adm)
and one security temlpate (.inf)the .inf which file contains everything in security settings
the .adm contains the administrative templates
conf.adm
inetres.adm
system.adm
wmplayer.adm(there may be more if you imported others)
There is a folder windows\system32\group policy this contains the .adm files and any login scripts you might have used. Later we will copy this folder to the other machines and they will inherit these settings once you type gpupdate /force at the command prompt.
Now for the security settings file (.inf) I can't think of a way to do this without renetering everything. Heres what to do:
start run...mmcfile add remove snap in .... addscroll for "Security templates" click add...close.. OK This snapin contains a set of predefined security configurations. If you create and name a new one... make the changes you like you can now copy that file wherever you would like...easiest might be windows\system32\grouppolicy
Now copy the \Windows\System32\GroupPolicy folder to the other machines, overwriting what is there.
(You really need only the ADM subfolder, and the .inf file from above).
To set the security.inf and apply this on the new machines
start run...gpedit.msc Expand 'computer configuration'...'Windows settings'...right click "Security Settings" and choose import-or- This entire security setting section can also be done from the command line using secedit /export and secedit /configure
for more info join discussions

Windows 2000 Start button does NOT work ?

This can be caused by a misconfigured system policy or group policy.
Check the settings for
User Configuration / Windows Settings / Folder Redirection / Start Menu.
The default value is %USERPROFILE%\Start Menu.

To fix the problem, use Regedt32 to navigate to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Explorer/User Shell Folders/Start Menu
The Start Menu value name should be a
REG_EXPAND_SZ data type, that is ordinarily set to %USERPROFILE%\Start Menu.
The path specified must be reachable when a user logs on.

Registry editing has been disabled by your administrator

If you ever encountered above error, i.e. “Registry editing has been disabled by your administrator” on Windows XP or any other Windows NT Operating system, this may help you!
I have encountered the above error while patching registry. Even regedit command was not working!
Here is a simple solution which worked for me!
Click “Start >> Run” or press “[window key + R ]“ and type or paste following command exactly as given below. An hit ENTER.

REG add HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v DisableRegistryTools /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

For more Solutions regarding other problems post a thread by joining in discussion forum

Task Manager has been Disabled by your Adminsitrator

If you are getting error, "Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator" , when trying to launch task manger on Windows XP machine then here is a simple solution for you.

Solution: Click “Start >> Run” and type following command exactly as given below and click OK.
REG add HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v DisableTaskMgr /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
Screenshot:
Yep. This problem is solved now! In case you any other problem feel free to ask by signing by guestbook at top right corner

Add Macintosh support to Windows Server 2003

Takeaway: Like Windows NT and Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003 features the ability to interoperate with other systems on a network, including Macintosh systems. Find out how to set this up.
Like Windows NT and Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003 features the ability to interoperate with other systems on a network, including Macintosh systems. Services For Macintosh allows Mac users to use the file storage services of Windows Server 2003 and to use printers hosted by a Windows server. Windows Server 2003 also includes an engine that can translate Macintosh-generated PostScript files to languages used by non-PostScript printers.
To add Macintosh support to a Windows Server 2003 system, follow these steps,

1. Go to Start Control Panel.
2. Open Add Or Remove Programs, and select Add/Remove Windows Components.
3. In the Components list, select Other Network File And Print Services, and click Details.
4. Select File Services For Macintosh and Print Services For Macintosh, and click OK.

After installing these services, you can create shares that are accessible directly via AppleTalk and share Windows-based printers with your Macintosh users.